You should specify the hours you desire to operate in your application form.

Please note that if you are seeking to trade past 1am, the VCGLR requires a minimum of 50 days to process the application. You will be required to display a public notice at the venue for 28 days. Victoria Police and the local council may review your application.

If you are seeking to trade past 1am in the municipalities of City of Yarra, City of Port Phillip, City of Melbourne (including Docklands), or City of Stonnington, you are also required to satisfy the VCGLR that:

your event is one of a significant cultural festival, a major tourist event, New Year's Eve, a major live music event, or a major charity event

Licensed venues that supply alcohol for consumption onsite are required to provide free drinking water to their patrons. It will be left to the discretion of the licensee how water is supplied. Failure to supply free drinking water will attract substantial fines. To find out more about these conditions, see Free drinking water for patrons.

How to apply for a temporary limited licence

Online

If you have a credit card, you may apply for a temporary limited licence online.

Applications can now be made from mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, as well as traditional computers, 24 hours/day, seven days/week. All information transmitted via the portal is encrypted and secure.

Applications for a limited licence should still be lodged at least eight weeks prior to the event as lodging an application does not automatically mean it will be approved. Certain applications need to be reviewed by Victoria Police and local councils, which have their own timeframes.

If you would like a copy of any of these publications in a more accessible format, please email the VCGLR at contact@vcglr.vic.gov.au or telephone 1300 182 457.